1 Timothy 3:6
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordNot a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
— 1 Timothy 3:6, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
not a novice, to avoid being puffed up and falling into the condemnation of the devil.
American Standard Version (ASV)
not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the devil;